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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

Product Director Musculoskeletal - Remote

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 160,000Since 2011Company Site

Location

Minnesota

Posted

16 days ago

Salary

$134.6K - $230.8K / year

Seniority

Senior

English

Job Description

Product Director Musculoskeletal - Remote

Optum

Requisition Number: 2363530 Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Our Product Delivery and Management groups are vital to our success and are leaders in driving the future growth of UnitedHealth Group. Success in these careers relies on many factors, your ability to deal with ambiguity, your ability to adapt and embrace change, and a long-term commitment to making health care better for everyone. This position will be on the Optum Health Solutions (OHS) team and will be accountable for the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Product. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. Primary Responsibilities: - Product Development: Lead the development and execution of product strategy with respect to value proposition, positioning, product portfolio(s), distribution and product features/function; serve as a subject matter expert - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to drive product execution, resolve challenges, and achieve business objectives - Product Performance: Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, including usage data, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth, to identify opportunities for optimization and make data-driven decisions; manage product P&L - Product Innovation: Influence innovation & integration across the business to ensure aligned; cohesive progress across technology, marketing and service operations; Create cost-benefit analyses and frameworks to evaluate prioritization of new development - Client Management: Engage existing and new key clients for strategic discussions on market trend impact, current issues and new product concepts - Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of product managers, providing guidance, support, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability. A directive style is a must It is no small task taking an idea through to implementation, so get ready for a challenge. Never content with "good enough," you will need the perseverance to constantly enhance, track performance and improve your product in a highly matrixed environment. You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: - 7+ years of product management/product development experience - Client and executive presentation experience - Proven excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills - Proven to be self-directed individual with the ability to prioritize one's work - Proven to leverage critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions - Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with levels of ambiguity - can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without having the total picture, comfortably handles risk and uncertainty - Demonstrated ability to achieve goals by working collaboratively with others in a matrixed environment - Demonstrated ability to execute and implement - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives and achieve goals - Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment in a positive and supportive manner Preferred Qualifications: - Health care experience - Business process experience - Team building and culture building experience - Experience in medical device and/or pharmacy management - Experience working in musculoskeletal program or other highly complex clinical areas - Strategy or consulting experience; or engineering/product design background - Demonstrated solid analytical abilities, organization and project/process management skills *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $134,600 to $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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